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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 621.29 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 621.29 and 253.77 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 621.29 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/621.29 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 621.29 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 157,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,661.64/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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